Vetcalculators for iPhone

Overview of the Vetcalculators App

Vetcalculators is a comprehensive toolkit designed for veterinarians and veterinary students who need fast, reliable calculations and clinical references. The app consolidates a wide array of drug dose calculators, protocols, and reference materials into a single, easy-to-navigate interface so clinicians can work efficiently at the point of care.

Calculation Tools Included

• Antibiotic dosing calculators and reference guidance
• Fluid therapy estimators and maintenance/replacement calculators
• Constant rate infusion (CRI) setup calculators
• Anesthetic dosing and monitoring tools
• Emergency drug dose calculators and quick-reference sheets
• Additional specialty calculators for less common tasks

Clinical Reference Materials

• Standard laboratory reference ranges and normal value charts
• Pain assessment tools and scoring guides
• IRIS kidney disease staging resources
• Dailymed / official drug label lookup and summaries
• Various other vet-specific protocols and quick-reference notes

Key Productivity Features

• A prominent home-page search that finds drugs and calculates doses instantly
• Built-in QR/document scanner to import drug labels or protocol sheets on the fly
• Integrated pop-up numeric calculator for quick arithmetic without switching apps
• Favorites/bookmarks for frequently used pages and links

Customization and Workflow Options

• Add and save custom drug entries to any category for practice-specific formularies
• Create and store personalized lab-test panels and interpretation notes
• Organize frequently used resources for rapid access during rounds or emergencies

Why Clinicians Find It Useful

Vetcalculators reduces the need to switch between multiple references and external calculators, speeding decision-making in busy clinical settings. Its combination of dose calculators, searchable drug information, and customizable content makes it a practical companion for both students and experienced practitioners.

Suggested No-Cost Alternative

Pedi Help — a free option that some clinicians recommend as a lightweight alternative for pediatric dosing and quick-reference needs.